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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) — Health authorities in Grenada say there is no evidence of an “unusual disease outbreak” at this time in the country, noti...
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Falmouth double murder victims identified
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TRELAWNY, Jamaica — The police have released the identities of the two men who were fatally shot in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Monday afternoon. The decea...
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PARIS, France (AFP) — The French government on Tuesday postponed a ban on plastic throwaway cups by four years to 2030 because of difficulties finding...
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St Mary to serve up fireworks at Pagee Beach
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ST MARY, Jamaica — Pagee Beach will be the stage for an epic New Year’s Eve bash, which has taken on added significance for families and businesses im...
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Suriname gov’t declares day of mourning after mass killing
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ARAMARIBO, Suriname (CMC) — The Suriname Government has declared Friday as a day of national mourning following the tragic incident that occurred on S...
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Trinidad gov’t seeking regional and international partners to restart oil refinery
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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Trinidad and Tobago Government is exploring the possibility of regional and international partners being involved ...
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Jamaican among four denied bail on drug charges in The Bahamas
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NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) — Four men, including a Jamaican, have been denied bail and will return to court on April 16, 2026 on charges of attempting to s...
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Ministry of Justice to receive two additional mobile legal clinics
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KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Ministry of Justice is to acquire two additional mobile legal aid clinics as part of plans to further increase citizens’...
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Texans turn to God as school rocked by latest shooting
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MoBay club manager fined for operating after allowed time
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — A 42-year-old a club manager, who was arrested and charged for breaching sections of the Town and Communities Act in Montego Bay, ...
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Terrorism, climate change top agenda for G20 in Buenos Aires
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) — With consensus on sensitive issues such as Iran, Syria or the Palestinians appearing elusive, G20 foreign ministers wi...
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Contest for St Elizabeth NE standard bearer going ‘smoothly’ — PNP
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May 19, 2018
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — People's National Party (PNP) officials said the selection exercise at the St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) to dete...
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Policy and regulatory framework for safeguarding children in sport to be developed
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Policy and regulatory framework for safeguarding children in sport to be developed
May 19, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is to develop a policy and regulatory framework for safeguarding ch...
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Harry and Meghan go straight to work after lavish wedding
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Harry and Meghan go straight to work after lavish wedding
May 19, 2018
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Prince Harry and his new wife Meghan began married life on Sunday after their spectacular, rule-breaking wedding, but w...
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Labour ministry continues push for greater levels of productivity
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May 19, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security continues to champion productivity as a means of driving economic growth. State M...
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Trump ‘demands’ probe of alleged spying on his campaign
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Barbados PM vows to leave CCJ if re-elected
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Citing disrespect from the Trinidad based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Prime Minister Fruendel Stuart says if his De...
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Titleholders Mumbai Indians crash out of IPL, despite Lewis’ 48
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May 19, 2018
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) — Defending champions Mumbai Indians Sunday failed to make the playoffs of the Indian Premier League after Rishabh Pant's blazi...
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Basil Waite to represent PNP in St Elizabeth NE
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May 19, 2018
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Deputy General Secretary of the People's National Party, Basil Waite is set to be the party's standard bearer in the St Elizab...
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Calabar’s Taylor steals show at Jamaica Invitational
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Calabar’s Taylor steals show at Jamaica Invitational
May 19, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Calabar High School star Christopher Taylor brought the house down inside the National Stadium last evening when he won the Intern...
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Terrelonge urges young people to participate in political process
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Terrelonge urges young people to participate in political process
May 19, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Alando Terrelonge is urging more young Jamaic...
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Sri Lanka/West Indies series in danger of losing a Test
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May 19, 2018
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Next month’s tour of the Caribbean by Sri Lanka could be reduced to two Tests, Sri Lanka Cricket has said. The tour is cu...
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CARICOM team observes Venezuela elections
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May 19, 2018
CARACAS, Venezuela (CMC) — A six-member Caribbean Election Observer Team is in Venezuela, observing its elections on Sunday. “To date the preparatory ...
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Public invited to consult on proposed amendments to Rent Restriction Act
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May 18, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The public is being invited to participate in a series of consultations on the proposed amendments to the Rent Restriction A...
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Harry and Meghan marry in emotional wedding
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May 18, 2018
WINDSOR, United Kingdom (AFP) — Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle became husband and wife in a star-studded Windsor Castle ceremony on Saturday...
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Five key moments from Britain’s royal wedding
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May 18, 2018
WINDSOR, United Kingdom (AFP) — From Meghan Markle's solo walk up the aisle to marry Prince Harry to celebrity guests and a fiery sermon, here are fiv...
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Six million tweets for Meghan and Harry
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May 18, 2018
PARIS, France (AFP) — Almost six million people tweeted their thoughts on Prince Harry's marriage to Meghan Markle, according to French social media m...
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US, China reach trade ‘consensus’ but offer few details
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May 18, 2018
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States and China said Saturday they had reached consensus on measures to "substantially" reduce the US tr...
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New stadia among venues for CONCACAF showpiece
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May 18, 2018
MIAMI, United States (CMC) — Two new United States venues have been named to host matches in next year's CONCACAF Gold Cup, which will also see fixtur...
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